1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |
